Students’ Research Work Within the Framework of the Discipline «Project Activities»

The article presents comprehensive research results on the integration of student research work (SRW) into the «Project Activity» discipline within a higher education institution, addressing modern challenges of the digital transformation of education and the demands of the contemporary labor market. The relevance of the topic is driven by globalization, the advancement of digital technologies, and the need to equip graduates with a combination of professional, research, and digital competencies essential for a successful career in a dynamic market environment. During a two-year experimental study conducted at the Tyumen Industrial University (TIU) with the participation of 124 second— to fourth-year students from various fields, models combining project-based and research approaches utilizing modern digital platforms were tested. Empirical data obtained through surveys, pedagogical observation, content analysis of final projects, and comparative analysis of control and experimental groups indicate a significant increase in student motivation, enhancement of research competencies, and improvement in project quality. The research results confirm the high effectiveness of integrating SRW into the educational process and provide scientific and methodological recommendations for educational institutions aimed at the systematic development of student research and project activities in the digital age.

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